Relationship Contract Template

Outlines whether the relationship with be either:

• Exclusive – No other sexual partners.
• Open – Other sexual partners are allowed. Protection during such interaction should be required.
• Custom – Some partners have exclusive relationships except for maybe one (1) “free pass” per year.

To decide if the couple will be living together. If living together, it should be written who will pay for what living expenses on the property.

In most relationships, income is separate. Although, some partners agree to share their income if, for example, one partner works by the hour and the other is in a sales (commission) position.

To decide whether or not to keep their accounts separate or to open a shared bank account.

There can be any types of personal needs required such as:

• Date nights
• Romantic acts
• Family time
• Solitude

Most relationships end when a partner is no longer feeling the connection as before. Although, some agreements have an end date (to each their own!).

To require that each partner be liable for anything written in the agreement. For example, if the couple requires that each partner pay their fair share of the rent (50/50), then each partner will be required until the end of the lease term.

The foundation of any relationship includes:

• Honesty
• Civility
• Judgment-free attitude
• Family time
• Handling disputes
• Acceptance (of political views, ideas, etc.)